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behind the scenes

A Behind-the-Scenes TV Cheat… and Why It Works

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At the end of last week, I caught a tiny “behind the scenes”…
What Should I Do With My Hands?

What Should I Do With My Hands?

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One of the most common questions we’re asked — whether in…
The power of a story feature

A Jar of Marbles and the Power of a Simple Story

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The power of a well-told story or anecdote is one of the not-so-secret…
Crisis Spokespeople Huntingdon train

What Crisis Spokespeople Can Learn from the Huntingdon Train Statement

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A short, measured police briefing after the Huntingdon train…
Waitrose social media

Waitrose Shows the Perils of Being Tone-Deaf in the Social Media Age

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Waitrose got it seriously wrong last week — first in the way…
Headlines feature

A New Dawn (Again): Why Clichés Still Make Great Headlines

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Within minutes of the start of President Trump’s address to…
Social media feature

Media Interview Prep Must Include Checking Social Media

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BBC One’s Have I Got News for You — a favourite watch for…
Less is More: What Presenters Can Learn from TV Graphics

Less is More: What Presenters Can Learn from TV Graphics

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If you present regularly but want to get better, you can learn…
Laura Kuenssberg feature

My Verdict on the PM’s Kuenssberg Interview

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Keir Starmer’s interview with Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday was…
Body Language Feature

When Body Language Is Part of the Job

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The coverage of Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK has been…